Imitation and the social mind : autism and typical development

From earliest infancy, a typically developing child imitates or mirrors the facial expressions, postures and gestures, and emotional behavior of others. This book examines the role of imitation in both autism and typical development. It covers the neural and evolutionary bases of imitation, and its pivotal connections to language development.Ler mais...

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'The importance of imitation as a fundamental component of social communication, and of its failure in autism, cannot be overstated. This is why imitation is one of the most active research themes in social cognitive neuroscience. The leading researchers in the field have contributed to this volume, which is vital reading for all those currently trying to understand the social mind in both typical and atypical development.' - Uta Frith, PhD, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Department of Psychology, University College London, UK 'Truly an outstanding achievement! This unique volume brings together the world's foremost developmental psychologists, clinicians, and neuroscientists studying social cognition to provide critical, in-depth, and fresh perspectives on a topic that has captured the interest of philosophers and scientists for centuries. After reading the book, one appreciates more than ever how studies of typical and atypical populations mutually enhance our understanding of development. Scientists and practitioners alike will value this exceptional book.' - Geraldine Dawson, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of WashingtonLer mais...